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Rushan Family History

Rushan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rustan, Rushin, Shan, Rusak, Rush, Ruston, Ruan, Rosman, Susan

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Where is the Rushan family from?

You can see how Rushan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rushan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Rushan families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rushan's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Rushan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rushan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rushan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rushan. 100% of Rushan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rushan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Rushan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 97 immigration records available for the last name Rushan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Rushan. For the veterans among your Rushan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Rushan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rushan in 1958 was 58, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rushan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rushan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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